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Migrating bird species, such as the American avocet and white-faced ibis, rely on saline lake ecosystems at various times throughout their life cycle. Presently, these and other species are at risk of losing this vital habitat.

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Waterbird Ecology and Movement in the Saline Lakes

How do changing conditions in the terminal lakes of the Great Basin effect the migratory birds that depend on them? USGS scientists investigate bird movement and habitat use to find out.
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Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lakes Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
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Waterbird Ecology and Movement in the Saline Lakes

How do changing conditions in the terminal lakes of the Great Basin effect the migratory birds that depend on them? USGS scientists investigate bird movement and habitat use to find out.
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